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The Majlis Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
Aerial view
Aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs
Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room, Garden View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island
  • Shela Beach
    1 min walk
  • Old Mosque
    1 min walk
  • Manda Beach
    5 min walk
  • Lamu (LAU-Manda)
    64 min walk

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

  • 260 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Manda Island

With a stay at The Majlis Hotel in Manda Island, you'll be on the beach and close to German Post Office Museum and Lamu Fort. .This beach hotel is within close proximity of Takwa Ruins and Lamu Museum.

What's nearby

  • Shela Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Old Mosque - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manda Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • Moonrise Restaurant
  • Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant
  • Whispers
  • Hapa Hapa Restaurant
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Majlis Hotel

Beachfront, with full-service spa
The Majlis Hotel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Manda Island? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–9 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bike rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Toys

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference space (2153 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Majlis Hotel Lamu
Majlis Hotel
Majlis Lamu
The Majlis Hotel Hotel
The Majlis Hotel Manda Island
The Majlis Hotel Hotel Manda Island

The Majlis Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise island
Our transfer was by Hotel complimentary boat from the airport ( makes sure you organise a few days before ). Our room was a junior suite, it was huge. The island is paradise. Everyone super friendly, happy & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet like one should be on vacation after working throughout a pandemic in the healthcare field! I loved every bit of it. The only thing would be they do tend to be quite pricey considering I grew up in kenya and so when visiting from the states I always look into getting ‘local’ deals since I speak Swahili
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious and charming!
The Majlis left me feeling enchanted! The attention to the smallest of details is what made my stay. The resort is spectacularly designed and offers breathtaking views of Shela - perhaps the best place in Lamu to bask in the sunset and enjoy a walk on a pristine beach. The rooms are very spacious and tastefully decorated. Everywhere you turn, you'll be awestruck by the Swahili-style architecture and furniture as well as lush gardens. The beach bar was my favorite place to hang out - the bonfire and picture-perfect views added all the more to the magic of this place. The staff were incredibly professional, helpful, and welcoming, I was overwhelmed by the hospitality. Patrick, Sebastien, and the Guest Relations team made sure my stay was comfortable from the moment I arrived and went out of their way to help when I had issue with my flight. If you are looking for a unique stay in Lamu, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

RJWAVOJKG, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Majlis is a beautiful escape from the busyness of life. The local staff are friendly and truly go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable, with Patrick’s great attention to detail for the rooms with his friendly smile, Donald’s service at meals, and Alphonse’s cheery demeanour for boat rides to/from locations. However, the facilities (pool & beach beds) are run down / in dire need of replacement, the mattresses are very hard, and the food, while tasty, could use significant improvement to capture the fresh ingredients. What was clearly once a gem is now in need of attention - with minor upgrades needed to bring the hotel back to the splendour it once was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Majlis Hotel is a fabulous get away on the Kenya Coast. Not only is it beautiful and comfortable, but it is located on the MUCH less developed Manda Island, just across a channel from better known Lamu Island. This way, you can enjoy the beauty of nature and visit the Lamu World Heritage site at your convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Farouk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property was amazing, the reception service was also excellent, however the hotel was seriously lacking in quality of food for ALL meals. Peponi is a way better option for top quality food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic family holiday
We had a fantastic time at the Majilis. They thought of every detail and were kind attentive throughout. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is unlike any hotel I have ever visited. For example there is no reception "desk" and the usual entrance to one's room. The hotel appears to be run and managed by young adults and their management is exceptional at every level. Comfort, quiet, unbeatable surroundings, the best hotel food ever and a total lack of the usual, noisy music and the expected evening "entertainment" made it a holiday to be remembered and cherished.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maurice, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hot
The hotel is well run and fantastic for family holiday. The staff were good and made the stay hospitable. The only thing i have reservations on is the food and i already communucated to the management.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel, little paradise with pools of charm, incredible bar, sea view rooms breathtaking! Hôtel décoration, statues, furnitures are so well thought every thing there is very beautiful. Staff and management team are very dynamic, welcoming, supportive and very helpful. They will help you organise unforgettable surprise for your love one. There is a lot of activities to be done, visits of islands, sand bicycle, kayaking, boat excursions etc... the water center is very well equipped! Food is good also, but for a 5 star hôtel we expect a little bit more (especially on desserts....) The staff of the spa is very welcoming and pro active, you can do massages, mani pedi and even gel polish (even if for the last one an additional training will help them to excel it). Except this 2 little picky details overall experience is VERY VERY VERY EXCELLENT!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019